Special?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:45 pm
Hi,
Im considering buying a Stage 1 v8. Its a 1981, 109" hartop with some interesting features. The vehicle has been dry stored when not in use, so is in very cood condition. The chassis and bulkhead are solid, and have apparently been waxoiled every year without fail. The engine has only covered 73,000 miles, and runs without fault.
The V5 specifies that the first owner was Rover. The current (second) owner assures me that the vehicle came straight from rover with two fuel tanks and the green colour scheme with the yellow stripe. It also has some locker compartments in the rear tub. The numberplate is SAC 5**W. After doing a bit of research, I found that the SAC plate is something to do with either prototypes, demonstrations, or press release.
Could anyone suggest how much it may be worth? They are asking for £2500. I can't decide wether its worth the money. I've looked at a few other stage 1 v8s, and the asking prices seem to vary hugely.
Any help would be much appreciated
Here's a pic:
Im considering buying a Stage 1 v8. Its a 1981, 109" hartop with some interesting features. The vehicle has been dry stored when not in use, so is in very cood condition. The chassis and bulkhead are solid, and have apparently been waxoiled every year without fail. The engine has only covered 73,000 miles, and runs without fault.
The V5 specifies that the first owner was Rover. The current (second) owner assures me that the vehicle came straight from rover with two fuel tanks and the green colour scheme with the yellow stripe. It also has some locker compartments in the rear tub. The numberplate is SAC 5**W. After doing a bit of research, I found that the SAC plate is something to do with either prototypes, demonstrations, or press release.
Could anyone suggest how much it may be worth? They are asking for £2500. I can't decide wether its worth the money. I've looked at a few other stage 1 v8s, and the asking prices seem to vary hugely.
Any help would be much appreciated
Here's a pic: